August Update | Actualización de Agosto

August 8, 2024

Hi Friend, This summer has been all about balancing work and rest for our team. In late July, we traveled to beautiful Flat Rock, North Carolina for a brief retreat where we reconvened with the rest of the 9to5 staff. Together we spent a few days engaging in outdoor activities (and even a cooking competition!)…

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A Win for Mobile Homeowners

August 7, 2024

9to5 Colorado is proud to have spearheaded a decade-long movement for mobile homeowners’ rights. Back in 2014, a neighborhood in southwest Denver watched as parks around them were bought out and fractured communities by displacing its residents. Determined to not have the same fate, residents at neighboring parks began organizing together to preserve their communities…

By Sam Green

Corporate Wealth vs. Community Health

August 7, 2024

Part of 9to5 Colorado’s housing justice mission is to even the playing field between tenants and their landlords by advocating for policies that will bring us closer to a reality where safe and affordable housing is attainable for all Coloradans. We contributed to the Human Impact Partners Corporate Wealth vs. Community Health report, a research…

By Sam Green

Mom’s Equal Pay Day 2024

August 7, 2024

A Wake-Up Call for Family-Friendly Policies 9to5 marks Mom’s Equal Pay Day on August 7, 2024 by urging immediate action on policies supporting working families. This day spotlights the harsh reality that mothers—especially mothers of color—face significant wage disparities that impact not just individual women, but entire communities. “Imagine working full-time and still not being…

By Amanda Shaw

July Newsline

August 6, 2024

Hi {{ FirstName | default: ‘Friend’ }},   In July our staff traveled to the woods of North Carolina to reconnect with each other and ground ourselves in our mission and vision. It’s no small feat for all of our chapters and departments to hit pause and gather together to celebrate and be with each…

By Amanda Shaw

Re: Open Letter on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Georgia FFY2024-2026

August 2, 2024

Last week, 13 members of the Georgia Infant-Toddler Coalition, including 9to5 Georgia, released a letter related to Georgia’s draft Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan released in May.   The CCDF State Plan is the primary mechanism used to determine a state’s compliance with federal rules and its application for federal funding used to fund…

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A win for mobile homeowners

July 18, 2024

Hi Friend, A Win for Mobile Homeowners | Una Victoria para los Propietarios de Casas Móviles 9to5 Colorado is proud to have spearheaded a decade-long movement for mobile homeowners’ rights. Back in 2014, a neighborhood in southwest Denver watched as parks around them were bought out and fractured communities by displacing its residents. Determined to…

By Amanda Shaw

 It’s H-O-T Outside ☀️ & Albany Wins Weatherization Funding for Community Members

July 12, 2024

Georgia Chapter Newsletter Sign up for our emailing list! Posted July 11, 2024 July is here! The sun is out but it is TOO H-O-T! With record heat happening each day, we hope you are taking the time to cool down in the pool, staying indoors during the day when you can, and hydrating with…

By Tiffany Garnace

9to5 GA applauds the appointments to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission

July 10, 2024

Tiffany Garnace, 9to5 GA Communications Coordinatortiffany@9to5.orgJuly 10th, 2024 The Cover Georgia coalition applauds the appointments made by Governor Kemp and legislative leaders to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission. Established by HB 1339, the Commission will spend the next 18 months advising state leaders and policymakers about issues related to access and quality of health care…

By Tiffany Garnace

Ending Workplace Harassment for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day 

July 9, 2024

In 1980 the stories of our early members were turned into the hit comedy 9 to 5. In the film, White women who are the target of sexual harassment in the workplace plot against their boss to expose his many crimes and harassment and create an office ideal for working women.   In 2024, we know…

By Amanda Shaw

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